Species Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood

Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood

Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow'

Also Known As - Kousa Dogwood
The Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow') is an amazing tree! It is a unique beauty with its deep blue-green foliage, creamy white flowers in mid-summer, and tasty red fruit in fall. This showy specimen also has biscuit-shaped cinnamon-brown bark that adds winter interest. It is a sturdy species, known for its resistance to pests and disease, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. The perfect addition to any garden, this fantastic Chinese Dogwood is sure to make a lasting impression.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5

Flowers:

White to pinkish (bracts) Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

blue,pink Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

When watering Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood, water moderately and deeply. Aim to water your Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood once a week during the growing season. This will help avoid both over-watering and under-watering. After the initial establishment, Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwoods are quite drought tolerant, so you can reduce your watering frequency if the soil is not too sandy. During hot and dry weather, check the soil moisture near the crown of the plant as the leaves can wilt even if the soil is moist deeper down. If this happens, an additional watering may be needed on a weekly basis.

sunlight

The Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow') grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers sun in the morning with some afternoon shade during the summer months. During the warmer months, it does best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

pruning

Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow') should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Prune by removing dead, damaged, and crossing branches, and any branches that are growing too close together. Shaping and thinning may also be necessary in order to reduce the overall size of the plant or to improve the shape. Keep in mind that cutting off too much of the foliage can leave the tree unprotected from the sun and prone to sunburn.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

The Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

The Blue Shadow Chinese Dogwood typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' is in July and August.

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